Bowhead whales may carry their babies for as long as 23 months, although more research is needed to confirm the finding.
Tag: Animal Behavior
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This Fossil Is a Freeze-Frame of a Mammal Fighting a Dinosaur
It’s like a man-bites-dog story from prehistoric times, although researchers had to take steps to verify that it was not a forgery.
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‘They’re Outsmarting Us’: Birds Build Nests from Anti-Bird Spikes
Strips of sharp metal pins are meant to keep birds away from buildings. Some birds are stealing them to build their nests.
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A Sea Otter Is Stealing Surfboards Near Santa Cruz, California
California wildlife officials are hoping to apprehend a 5-year-old sea otter, who has a knack for riding the waves after committing longboard larceny.
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Black Rhinos, Horns Cut Off, Lose Some of Their Gusto
New research shows a conservation strategy can disrupt the animals’ social networks.